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Job overview
Accountable to the Head of Management Accounts, but working closely with a Divisional Finance Manager, this post is responsible for providing a high quality, pro-active management accounting service to the Trust's Estates & Facilities and Digital Services division. This includes the production of the monthly accounts, analysis of the divisional financial position, production of the annual accounts, setting and maintaining budgets, and providing advice and support to budget managers dealing with complex financial issues.
The post holder is required to manage a small team consisting of Management Accountants. If you are interested in a career in a varied and challenging role, and the chance to expand your knowledge of NHS finance and utilise your management accounting skills, this role is a great opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for managing a small team to ensure the provision of a pro-active management accounting service to the Division.
* Responsible for managing the production of the monthly management accounts for a Division, in line with the agreed timetable and ensuring strict deadlines are met.
* To have a knowledgeable overview of all the budget areas, understanding the key financial issues, and communicating them to divisional managers.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Working in a management accounting environment
* Producing monthly management accounts to deadlines
* Preparing year end management accounts in line with audit requirements
* A high level of knowledge of management accounting techniques
* Highly developed specialist accounting knowledge
* Working with non-financial managers to provide financial information and advice
* Working with computerised finance systems and Excel
* Practical experience of implementing advanced management accounting techniques with minimal supervision
Desirable criteria
* Experience of managing a small team
* Working within finance in the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills
* Professional approach and ability to work pro-actively and in an organised manner
* Excellent spreadsheet skills
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information
* Ability to manage and motivate a small team
* Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with senior managers
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Degree Level Education or AAT qualified
* Studying towards a recognised CCAB qualification (E at Band 7, D at Band 6)
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential criteria
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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